The second form of
Jiuzhaigou, collected as a seedling from Jiuzhaigou Park in Sichuan China
by M. Laferrere of France. It is
very similar to Jiuzhaigou I, but has slightly larger canes and leaves with
a more "open" clump habit (more space between each culm), but is not as
brightly colored. The branches radiate from the culm at a 45°
angle, as opposed to Jiuzhaigou I, which tends to radiate at 90°.
See comparison at bottom of page. The branches are also longer. One of the
most cold hardy bamboos available.